A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
Substance Use Counselor Intern/Trainee Full-Time Days:
7:30 am to 4 pm or Full Time Evenings 12:30 pm to 9 pm •including every other weekend Starting at $52,500 per year, based on experience Maryville Integrated Care, in partnership with the NJDOC, is hiring a Substance Use Counselor Intern or Trainee for South Woods State Prison in Bridgeton, NJ . The Substance Use Counselor Intern, balancing compliance with empathetic, therapeutic care, delivers life-changing clinical services to participants enrolled in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment programs within a correctional facility by promoting recovery, personal growth, and successful reintegration. Under supervision, the Counselor-Intern carries out the
Mission of Maryville:
helping individuals improve their health and wellness by providing high-quality integrated mental health, physical health, and substance use treatment, recovery support, and education.
Essential Responsibilities:
Guide SUD participants through assessments and designing personalized roadmaps to recovery. Facilitate powerful individual and group counseling sessions that foster personal growth. Coordinate vital case management to ensure smooth, successful reintegration into the community. Maintain high-standard documentation and uphold safety by aligning with Department of Corrections (DOC) regulations.
Qualifications:
Actively working towards NJ certification as an LCADC, LAC, LPC, LSW, LCSW, or CADC. Minimum of 2 years of experience providing substance use counseling or related behavioral health services.
Sobriety:
If recovering, must have at least two (2) years of sobriety and must maintain sobriety throughout employment.
Prefer:
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Behavioral Health, or a related field .
Prefer:
If recovering, must have at least two (2) years of sobriety and must maintain sobriety throughout employment.
Prefer :
Bilingual Spanish strongly.
About Maryville Integrated Care:
Maryville, recognized as a leader in the treatment of substance use and mental health disorders , is the longest-operating nonprofit substance use treatment agency in the State of New Jersey. For more than 75 years, our holistic, evidence-based treatment approaches have helped bring hope, health, and healing to those suffering from opioids, alcohol, and other addictive substances.
Comprehensive Insurance Benefits:
Healthcare insurance options to best meet your needs, including Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Dental and Vision Insurances 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match Tuition Reimbursement Employer-paid life insurance and Long-term Disability Affordable Pet Insurance, Voluntary Supplemental Benefits, and more! Join our dedicated team as we work together to transform lives. Maryville is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce (minority, female, protected veterans, LGBTQ, and disabled).
Pay:
From $52,500.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Vision insurance
